Graduate Programs

Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional, a master's degree will focus and enhance your business skills and improve your footing on the corporate ladder. Our Ph.D. programs develop thought leaders for teaching and research positions at academic institutions throughout the world.

Certificates

Certificates offer convenience and flexibility for working professionals. If you’re interested in exploring a master’s program, teaching at the college level or simply advancing within your organization, a certificate can open the door!

Online Programs

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business' online programs blend traditional instruction with modern technology to extend educational opportunities beyond campus. Students can improve their educational credentials from their home or work site while also balancing career or family obligations. The programs are fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Executive Programs

Our internationally-ranked graduate executive programs were designed with business professionals in mind and utilize a flexible delivery model that allows busy students to continue their careers while expanding their business acumen. Our three cohort-based programs blend distance learning, on-campus residencies, and domestic and international study trips to provide you with a balanced curriculum, a network of peer professionals and real-world learning experiences

International Programs

We will prepare you to compete – and lead – in a global economy. Experiencing new cultures and business practices firsthand through one of our internship, summer or semester abroad opportunities will build your resume and broaden your horizons.

If you’re already a business major, you can declare a business minor by visiting your advisor in 147 Lowder Hall. Non-business majors can also visit 147 Lowder Hall to complete minor declaration paperwork or visit http://aub.ie/NBdeclareminor.

Departments

We strive to provide a superior student experience that produces highly sought after graduates. Learn more about our academic departments and how we can help you achieve your goals.

Masters of Real Estate Development

Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising guides you through your undergraduate academic schedule and helps you understand the University's policies and procedures. Our advisors will help you organize your undergraduate plan of action and provide information on educational options and professional development activities.

Office of Professional & Career Development (OPCD)

In today's economy, you'll need every advantage to land the job and the salary you want. Harbert College of Business's Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) helps assess your skills, focus your interests and leverage your capabilities to find the employment you seek.

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Special Events

Legends and Leaders is a semi-annual series of workshops and talks on real-world subjects like networking, social media and multicultural awareness from business mentors and alumni. Keep an eye on the OPCD calendar for the next series!

Business Bash is a semi-annual event providing business students with opportunities to learn about business majors, meet student organizations and network.

Career Fair is a semi-annual event providing students the opportunity to meet with potential employers for internships and jobs.

Calendar of Events

Harbert Student Council

The College of Business Student Council represents all student organizations in the college. The president and vice president of the Council are elected by the College's student body. A six-member Cabinet is appointed by the president, vice president and members of the previous year's Student Council. Students interested in serving on the Council should watch for application postings after the election of the president and vice president.

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The two-year commitment in the program awards the students $2,000 per academic year,
offers collaborative mentorship with faculty members, and tasks the students with
specific research projects with hopes of their work resulting in publication. The
program is funded through the Honors College Development Fund.

Pooley will be mentored by Daniel Padgett, Associate Professor in Marketing, and said he is considering doing research on consumer
behavior in China. Pinkleton said he was leaning toward “tech-related” research and
was considering studies on mobile data security with mentor Casey Cegielski, Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management. The students are expected to conduct
research for eight to 10 hours per week.

Norman Godwin, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, said the students were “chosen collaboratively
by the Honors College and Harbert College based on academic potential and research
interests.”

In a letter written to both students, Melissa J. Baumann, Assistant Provost for Undergraduate
Studies, said, “Your selection recognizes your high academic achievement and the leadership
and involvement that you have displayed in the years leading up to your admittance
to Auburn University and the Honors College.”

Baumann added, "In their first year they will also participate in the Honors Leadership
Scholars Program (led by Dr. Paul Harris, Associate Director of National Prestigious Scholars) which brings together the university
Elite Scholars with the Honors College Undergraduate Research Scholars to explore
and develop their academic leadership potential and to build a community of scholars."

The students are excited about the potential dividends.

“I am excited most about getting a practical opportunity to engage in my future career
field, especially at such a young age,” said Pooley, who is 17. “I'm excited to develop
relationships with not only other people that share the same interests as I do, but
also the professors I get to work with as the knowledge I can gain from them by working
closely in research with them supersedes anything I could learn in the class. I hope
to develop better critical thinking skills and a more diverse look into the business
world, but the ultimate goal is to be able to make any contribution to further developing
my line of work.”

Pinkleton said he looked forward to working with a professor in his field and getting
“a better understanding of my major.”

“I feel that this one-on-one time will prepare me for what I am getting into and
will be a very valuable relationship,” he added. “I believe this research will make
me a better student and professional because it will teach me how to research more
than I already know. I believe that this will be a major learning process that I will
later be able to apply to my career.”